Good morning 

Someone knows when the new immigration office in Nong Samrong will open? And when the former building (Posri Road) will close? 

Thank you

Open now as of July 7.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fZPjc9AWZVEjqKdN8

 

 

A bit away from the city but not as bad as Khon Kaen 😁

5 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fZPjc9AWZVEjqKdN8

Wow! What a long way out of town! WhyTF do they do this?

5 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

 

Did my 90 day report today, hadn't realised they had moved. Wonder why they would move to such an out of the way place? Despite the shortcomings of the previous location, at least it had banks etc near by, and certainly more convenient. It's also a pity they did not take this relocation opportunity to build in some privacy when doing business at the counter!

5 hours ago, DaveCW said:

Wonder why they would move to such an out of the way place?

It's about as far from Udon city as you need to use the U-turn coming from the south in KK 

Pass the building on the right, 3 km to U-turn, 3 km back. Hilarious.

45 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

It's about as far from Udon city as you need to use the U-turn coming from the south in KK 

Pass the building on the right, 3 km to U-turn, 3 km back. Hilarious.

Seems like a great location, only 4.2 kms off the ring road.  What U-turns ? 

 

Beats driving in/out of town, with minimal parking, and a packed out office.

 

Beats the hell out of new Hua Hin Imm office, which is now 9 kms outside of town (RR station).  Though better for me, but not folks that live in HH.

 

 

Agreed about the packed out office. But in terms of convenience, it's now way less convenient. Least when visiting immigration before, you could do something useful in town at the same time. Now that opportunity has gone. Now have to travel outside of town to fight through traffic coming back in. As for parking, never had a problem with the old place, there was a police investigation unit car park nearby, always had spaces, couple hundred meters walk... But the biggest issue (least for me) remains the lack of privacy at the counter. 

7 hours ago, DaveCW said:

Agreed about the packed out office. But in terms of convenience, it's now way less convenient. Least when visiting immigration before, you could do something useful in town at the same time. Now that opportunity has gone. Now have to travel outside of town to fight through traffic coming back in. As for parking, never had a problem with the old place, there was a police investigation unit car park nearby, always had spaces, couple hundred meters walk... But the biggest issue (least for me) remains the lack of privacy at the counter. 

 

Privacy? For a farang begging to stay? Next you'll be expecting untrammelled local banking abilities.

 

Oh, wait...

23 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Seems like a great location, only 4.2 kms off the ring road.  What U-turns ? 

Sorry I was not clear.

I was describing the terrible new location of Khon Kaen office in comparison.

Saying: don't whine about Udon.

On 9/5/2025 at 12:43 PM, KhunBENQ said:

Sorry I was not clear.

I was describing the terrible new location of Khon Kaen office in comparison.

Saying: don't whine about Udon.

 

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